(3.2 GHz base, 3.4 GHz turbo) – Commonly shipped with this PC Intel Core i5-4440 (3.1 GHz base, 3.3 GHz turbo) Intel Core i3 & Pentium (Budget / Office Use)

The H81 chipset and OEM power delivery are designed for processors with a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 84W or lower. While an will technically fit and work, you must ensure your case has sufficient airflow and you are using a decent cooler. 3. CPU Compatibility Verified

MS-7869 (Ver 1.0) is an OEM motherboard manufactured by MSI for Acer, primarily used in desktop series like the Acer Aspire TC-605 , TC-705, and SX2885. It features the Intel H81 chipset and utilizes the LGA 1150 (Socket H3)

Finding a "verified" CPU support list for OEM boards is notoriously difficult because they don't always follow the same BIOS update paths as retail MSI boards. This guide clarifies exactly which processors are verified to work. 1. The Core Architecture: Socket and Chipset

While the chipset supports them, the OEM BIOS often lacks the microcode to boot them. Success is hit-or-miss; only attempt this if you are comfortable with a potential "no-post" scenario. BIOS Versions

A CPU upgrade yields the best results when paired with modern storage and memory. If you are opening the case, consider these additions:

If you are upgrading from an early 4th-gen chip (like an ) to a "Haswell Refresh" chip (like the Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

MicroATX / DTX variant specific to Acer OEM chassis layout.

4th Generation Intel Core (Haswell / Haswell Refresh) RAM Support: DDR3 / DDR3L (Up to 16GB total; 2 slots) Verified CPU Support List